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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 15, 2012)
Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, a new musical review by Joe Zingo and Lydia Lord, 8pm today through Dec. 22, Actor’s Cabaret of Eugene, 683-4368, $16-$41.95. SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Annual Greens Sale hosted by Eugene Garden Club, wreaths, floral designs, swags and more made from fresh materials, 9am-2pm. Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High St., 541-345-3626 for more information or special orders. McCornack Elementary Holiday Bazaar, gifts for the holidays, 9am-3pm, 1968 Brittany St., for information and application contact Kim at hove_k@4j.lane.edu. R. Atencio’s Studio Sale, 10am-6pm, today and Dec. 2, 3590 W. 18th St. “Christmas in Cottage Grove” with tree lighting, hayrides, caroling, 11am today and Dec. 2, Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce, FREE. Holiday Tea at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, noon and 3pm by reservation. www.smjhouse.org or 541-484-0808 for reservations, $25. Nearby Nature Lessons in the Learnscape Workshop: Draw Your Own Nature-Theme Holiday Cards with David Wagner, bring microtip pens and a favorite nature photo, other materials provided, pre-registration encouraged, 1-4:30 pm, 541-687-9699 or info@nearbynature.org, Nearby Nature’s Learnscape Yurt in Alton Baker Part, $17-$30 members, $20-$35 non-members. “Home for the Holidays” presented by the Academy of Ballet Fantastique, 7pm, Wildish Theater, Springfield, $16, $9 kids. Holiday Choral Concert presents five UO choirs performing holiday-themed music from several eras, 7:30pm, Beall Concert Hall, $7, $5 students, seniors. 5th Annual “Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus” hosted by Eugene Downtown Lions Club, breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, cocoa and coffee, photographer available, Santa’s helpers assist kids with frosting cookies, bike raffle, 8:30am-noon, St. Thomas Episcopal Fellowship Hall, 1465 Coburg Rd., 541-344-1049, $8, $5 kids. SUNDAY, DEC. 2 Chanukah Craft Bazaar and Sisterhood Sunday Café, holiday gift shopping and baked goods, bring canned food for FFLC Holiday Food Drive, 9am-1pm, Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E. 29th Ave., FREE. TUESDAY, DEC. 4 “Home for the Holidays” celebration presented by Florence Events Center, includes family breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Gingerbread Village contest with winners on display Dec. 4-21, 9am, Florence Events Center, visit www.eventcenter.org for contest guidelines and more info, $20, $10 ages 6-12, FREE children 5 and under. THURSDAY, DEC. 6 LET IT SNOW!, The Shedd’s 5th annual Christmas show, 7:30pm today, Dec. 11 & 13, 2pm Dec. 9, The Shedd, $9-$32. Swan Lake presented by Eugene Symphony, 8pm, Hult Center, $33-$59. FRIDAY, DEC. 7 Faith Rahill’s Holiday Pottery Sale, 5-8pm today, 10am-4pm Dec. 8, 11am-4pm Dec. 9, 2581 Monroe St., 541-344-2100, FREE. 5th Annual Holiday Sale at Clay Space featuring more than 20 local artists, 3-9pm today, 10am-6pm Dec. 8, noon-5pm Dec. 9, Clay Space, 222 Polk St. 32nd Annual Holiday Ceramics Studio Sale at Faye Nakamura Studio, 3-8pm today, 10am-4pm Dec. 8, 2695 University St., 541- 431-0096, FREE. 2nd & Blair Artists Studio Sale & Open House, featuring etchings, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography and more, 5-9pm today, 11am-5pm Dec. 8, noon-4pm Dec. 9. 541-344- 7393, FREE. 10th Annual Adventures in Narnia Holiday Ballet and Toys for Tots Benefit presented by Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation, 4pm today and Dec. 9, 1pm and 7pm Dec. 8, Ragozzino Performance Hall, Lane Community College, 541-607-5798, $13 adv, $15 door. Holiday Pottery Sale at Standhardt Studio, 5-8pm today, 10am-4pm Dec. 8, 11am-4pm Dec. 9, 4875 Garnet St., 541-514-4646. Cultural Services The Hult Center Celebrates 30 Years! Enjoy our commemorative Hult 30 Pearl Red Ale from Oakshire Brewing. 7th & Willamette, Downtown Eugene • 541-682-5000 • HultCenter.org ARTBEAT PRESENTS SATURDAY, DEC. 8 This weekend! In the Mood Friday, November 16 at 7:00 PM Breakfast with Santa, pancakes, crafts, photos, 9am-noon, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Springfield, 541-912-8773. SILVA— Tix: $47–$27; Student & youth discounts available Celebrating America’s Greatest Generation with the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and more. Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert at the Holiday Market, students of the UO’s Suzuki Strings lesson program, ages three to 10, celebrate the holiday season by performing on violin, viola and cello, 11:30 am, Lane County Fairgrounds, FREE. DANCE FACTORY PRESENTS This weekend! 7even Friday, November 16 at 7:30 PM SORENG— Tix: $15 Dance Factory ights to break the hold of the seven deadly sins. Eugene Waldorf School’s Winter Light Faire, puppet shows, cakewalks, candle dipping, The Nutcracker ballet, Hanukkah room, crosscut saw competition, games, food and live music, 11am-4pm, 1350 McLean Blvd, FREE, some activities require ticket; $1.50 each. KING’S KREW PRESENTS Major FX Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 PM SORENG— Tix: $16 Creative props, staging, lighting and video effects will keep you on the edge of your seat! Jingle Bells Run, 8k run and 5k run/walk, music, Santa, breakfast, noon, Maurie Jacobs Park, 541-688-4052, $15-20. EUGENE SYMPHONY PRESENTS Swan Lake in Concert Thursday, December 6 at 8:00 PM SILVA— Tix: $59-$17; Student & youth discounts available Tchaikovsky’s immortal musical fairy tale captures the beauty of the holiday season. NOW ON SALE! EUGENE SYMPHONY: Cirque de Noël – Dec. 16 EUGENE BALLET COMPANY: The THE SHEDD: Nutcracker – Dec. 21, 22 & 23 Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: 55th Anniversary– Jan. 17 In the Mood BUY TICKETS ONLINE: HultCenter.org or call: 541-682-5000 HultCenterArts @HultCenter HULT CENTER TICKET OFFICE HOURS: Tue-Fri, 12-5 PM ; Sat, 11 AM –3 PM ONE HOUR BEFORE PERFORMANCE MON-SAT, TWO HOURS BEFORE ON SUN. UO TICKET OUTLET IN THE EMU: Mon-Fri, 9 AM –5 PM U O C H O R A L C O N C E R T AT B E A L L C O N C E R T H A L L D E C . 1 E u g e n e We e k l y ’ s H O L I D AY H A P P E N I N G S 2 0 1 2 7
